CNET editors' review

The good: Takes advantage of Windows Vista's touch screen capability with useful, easy-to-use software; combines with HP printers to become an at-home photo kiosk; contains all of the features you've come to expect from a modern digital media-oriented home PC.

The bad: Pokey performance for systems in its price range; fixed configuration; no HD optical drive option.

The bottom line: HP's new TouchSmart PC IQ770 is not as fast as Apple's iMac, nor does it have the same clean-lined elegance. It makes up for those problems with intuitive touch screen software you'll actually use and a comprehensive lineup of features. If you're looking for a home PC to organize your family's schedule, or serve up media in a kitchen or another small room, we know of no other system suited so well for the task.

Specs: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-52 (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Hard drive: 320 GB Standard  See full specs >>